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Opinions and Debates

Exprimer et défendre une opinion.

  • ..."Comprendre et utiliser le vocabulaire clé.
  • ..."Appliquer la notion dans des exemples simples.
  • ..."Prendre part à un court dialogue.
  • ..."Vérifier ses acquis avec les exercices.

introduction

Introduction

Exprimer et défendre une opinion.

Goal: exprimer une opinion et débattre.

By the end of this lesson you will be able to:

  • Comprendre et utiliser le vocabulaire clé.
  • Appliquer la notion dans des exemples simples.
  • Prendre part à un court dialogue.
  • Vérifier ses acquis avec les exercices.

Level TC · about 10 minutes.

warmup

Warm-up

Think about these questions before you continue:

  1. Quel est ton avis sur les réseaux sociaux ?
  2. Que veux-tu étudier ?
  3. Comment défendre une idée ?

vocabulary

Vocabulary

Learn these key words and phrases. They appear throughout the lesson and the dialogue below.

PhraseMeaning
I think that...je pense que...
I see your point, but...je comprends, mais...
In my opinionà mon avis
It depends on...cela dépend de...

grammar

Grammar focus

Talk about real and imaginary situations.

Zero, first, second and third conditionals use different tenses.

When to use it: Rules, future possibilities, hypotheticals and regrets.

examples

Examples in context

Notice the target language in these examples:

  • If it rains, we will stay.
  • If I were you, I would apply.

dialogue

Mini dialogue

Read this short dialogue. Then cover it and try to remember one line for each speaker.

Moderator: Do you think social media helps students?

Student A: I think it can help, if it is used wisely.

Student B: I see your point, but it can distract us.

Moderator: Both arguments are valid.

mistakes

Common mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors:

  • Mixing the clause tenses.
  • Using will in the if-clause of a first conditional.

speaking

Speaking practice

Say your answers out loud, then write them down:

  • Défends une opinion sur la technologie.
  • Explique ton projet d’études.
  • Use at least three phrases from the vocabulary table.

writing

Writing task

Écris un court texte d’opinion (pour ou contre).

Check your work for verb tense, articles and spelling before you continue.

culture

Culture note

Dans un débat anglais, on adoucit souvent le désaccord avec « I see your point ».

summary

Summary

You have completed Opinions and Debates. Key takeaways:

  • Comprendre et utiliser le vocabulaire clé.
  • Appliquer la notion dans des exemples simples.
  • Prendre part à un court dialogue.
  • Vérifier ses acquis avec les exercices.
  • Grammar: Conditionals.
  • Goal: exprimer une opinion et débattre.

Complete the exercises and the quiz below to check your progress.

Test your skills

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